Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Papagayo Fishing is located in the community of Playas del Coco, 30 minutes away from the Liberia International Airport. This is a small community of commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Papagayo and it is close to the most popular hotels on the Northwest of Costa Rica Guanacaste.
Captain Jose Mendez has been fishing for more than 18 years and offers full day and half day trips every day of the week. His two sons also run the boats and are captains, and so is his older brother. They all take turns in being ‘the captain’ – you can’t go wrong fishing with Mendez family.
Captain Jose owns the “Bahamas,” a 25’ Mako center console that can carry up to 5 anglers. She comes with a 150 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, top-notch marine electronics and safety gear, and an enclosed toilet in the console of the boat.
The vessel also features everything you can think of when it comes to fishing gadgets – from outriggers and downriggers to a fighting chair, a live bait tank, Tuna tubes, and two ice-chest (one for the catch and one for the customers to use).
The vessel is perfect for inshore fishing for species such as Roosterfish, but it can also take you up to 10 miles offshore in pursuit of Mahi Mahi and Sailfish. The other species you can target are Tuna, Snapper, Kingfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and many others.
All the needed gear will be provided, including top professional tackle by Shimano, lures, and live bait (when available). Snacks and drinks are also provided free of charge on all trips, in addition to lunch being available on full-day trips. Licenses and catch cleaning are also complementary. The captain can even arrange a pickup service by boat at your hotel.
What else can you ask for a perfect Costa Rican adventure?
FAQs about Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
- $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- $650 per group - 3/4 day (6 hours)
- $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed, in the console of the boat
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box 1 for the catch, 1 for the customers to use
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Sandwiches, cookies, fruit)
- Drinks (Water, soft drinks)
- First Mate (Works for tips, usually 20%)
- Fishing License
- Lunch (On full-day trips only)
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Handline
- Spearfishing (Need to be experienced!)
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Jack Crevalle
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
About the Charter Operator
| 1 Fishing Report |
| 37 Customer reviews |
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| Member since September 2015 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Boat specs
Mako Rebuilt (Center console) originally built in 2010, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.
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Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Payment
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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